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BairesDev Research Reveals New Post-Pandemic Supply Chain Imperatives

Monday, May 10, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
San Francisco-based technology solutions company BairesDev has recently released a whitepaper that identifies the ways in which businesses should interact with customers and clients in the “new normal,” provides insight as to why remote work isn’t going away, and…

When Will “Manufacturing as a Service” Become a Reality?

Tuesday, May 4, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
As a consequence of recent pandemic disruptions, some supply chain experts are predicting that Manufacturing as a Service (MaaS) will soon replace the more traditional manufacturing model while

With “Feel-Better Situation” for Consumers, Economy Could See Fastest Growth Since 1980s

Monday, May 3, 2021 · SCMR Staff
With more businesses reopening and bringing employees back to work, the U.S. economy is on firm footing and could see its fastest growth in more than three decades, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.

Global Supply Chains Struggling to Keep Pace with Spiking Orders Volumes

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Business to business trade activity grew by 10% in the first quarter of 2021, but a recent surge in order volumes is creating fresh challenges for suppliers after a year of intense disruption, new transaction data from Tradeshift can reveal.

Suppliers Face Many Challenges when Working with Government

Monday, May 3, 2021 · Jarrod McAdoo
Many suppliers who wish to work within the public sector are finding that long, costly, and complex procurement cycle times, lack of clarity on how to connect with Public Sector organizations, and a perception that competition is just “for show” and new suppliers have…

2021 State of Manufacturing Finds an Industry Rapidly Accelerating Past Recovery

Tuesday, April 27, 2021 · SCMR Staff
The newly released 2021 State of Manufacturing Report from Fictiv reveals an industry that is already quickly rebounding with investments in digital transformation aimed at improving speed, resilience and sustainability. While areas of concern persist, most report that lessons…

Mandatory EU Reporting on Sustainability Impacts is Long Overdue

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
Supply chain managers should welcome the support the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has given to a new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by the European Commission.

Onfleet Announces Carbon Emissions Offset Initiative, Partnership with Pachama

Thursday, April 22, 2021 · SCMR Staff
Onfleet hopes to offset 5,000 tons of CO2 per month by the end of this year and expects to have offset a total of more than 100,000 tons of CO2 by the end of 2022, which is the equivalent of taking 20,000 cars off the road for a full year.

Exclusive Interview: Brexit Supply Chain Challenges – Dual Tariffs, Dual Operations?

Wednesday, April 21, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
In late December 2020, the European Union (EU) and the U.K. struck a trade agreement after years of negotiations. While a collective sigh of relief may have been heaved on both sides, the reality of Brexit is still full of challenges – especially for supply chain managers…

Connecting with the Future of Supply Chains

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Micheal Gravier, PhD.
If we want to avoid scenarios where a single ship can stopper a significant portion of global trade, and where one state has too many vaccines while another has not enough, or where global chip shortages happen, we need to think differently about how and why we connect.

IHS Markit Finds Planning Faults with Supply Chain Managers in Latest Survey

Monday, April 19, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
According to the 2021 Supply Chain Insights Global Survey from IHS Markit, supply chain managers often lack the tools, data and platforms needed to diversify their supply chains and optimize their processes.

Convey Releases March Data for FedEx, UPS, USPS & Regional Carriers OnTime Performance

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
New data from Convey Inc. shows how COVID-19 continues to impact retail delivery and the last mile – including performance and market share for FedEx, UPS, USPS and regional carriers.

Pacific Rim Report: America’s Pastime vs. America’s Future

Sunday, April 11, 2021 · Patrick Burnson
In this op/ed we note that the Oakland A’s continue with their quest to take over the Howard Street Terminal as a site for a New Oakland Athletics Baseball Stadium. Currently, the Howard Street Terminal is used to dock bulk cargo and smaller container vessels. It is also…

New Survey Highlights Confidence in Supply Chain Operations Despite Challenges

Friday, April 9, 2021 · SCMR Staff
GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC., a technology-enabled third-party logistics solutions provider, today released the results of a survey of U.S. supply chain leaders. The survey findings, published on the heels of GlobalTranz’s strong Q4 performance to close out 2020, revealed…

Talking Supply Chain Podcast: The lure of preferential treatment

Thursday, April 8, 2021 · Bob Trebilcock
On this episode, Steven A. Melnyk discusses why preferential treatment is important, and how to earn it. SCMR’s Editorial Director Bob Trebilcock hosts.
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